Staff Specialist (Paediatrics) (504885)

Job Description:

The Paediatric department is part of the Women and Childrens’ Service at the Launceston General Hospital. There is a general paediatric ward, a neonatal ward (we look after babies from 32 weeks gestation) and a busy Paediatric Outpatient Department. Outreach services are provided at the Launceston Aboriginal Centre and Flinders Island. The Paediatric unit has an Adolescent section, and provides in and outpatient eating disorder treatment collaboratively with CYHMS

The position of paediatric staff specialist will be attractive to a highly skilled and motivated professional, who is driven by a passion to improve regional healthcare for children and adolescents, and who can manage both acute inpatients paediatrics and on call, as well as be willing to join the MYFEEDS (Eating Disorder team), or join the paediatricians supporting Type 1 Diabetes patients. A candidate who has skills to be involved in the SAFE (Assessment of paediatric sexual assault) roster will be preferred.

The DoH offers a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate clinical training program, with close ties to the University of Tasmania through the Rural Clinical School. Teaching will be a core part of your tasks.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, day worker position, working up to 32 hours per fortnight fractional hours will be considered.

Commencing as soon as you are able to join our team.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $216,300to $296,410 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022.

• Eligibility:

  Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as

  • Holds specialist registration

    Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who is on specialist pathway

    Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who has a recognised overseas specialist qualification and is assessed as having sufficient experience in the specialty.

    Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration

    Current Driver’s Licence

  Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

  Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

  We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

  Statement of Duties:

• Generic Staff Specialist - Paediatrician SMP1-11 (June 2024) WWCT CSU (1).docx

  Application Guide:

  • Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

  How to apply:

  Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

  You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 pages application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

  For more information

  Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

  Name: Ingrid Els
  Position: Staff Specialist Paediatrics
  Phone number: 03 67778972
  Email address: [email protected]

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